Head to Head

Final Thoughts

The first time in a couple of months weather is not an issue for a test match. Except few passing showers the weather conditions are expected to stay clear for all 5 days.

Both teams have slight issues in their batting order. New Zealand have left Tim Southee on paternity leave. Also they haven’t played a test in the past 8 months. The pitch is expected to be green and will assist fast bowlers.

In Test cricket, the dominance in home tests has been a notable phenomenon. New Zealand have previously lost a home test to West Indies in 1995. After that they have won 6 and drawn 4 (Two of those heavily affected by rain).